Amethyst Hydro Quartz Crystal Shield Bead - Top Drilled Lab-Grown Purple Quartz Bead - 13x18mm

Cut in a classic shield shape and colored a rich, even purple, this top drilled bead makes a bold focal point for jewelry. It measures about 13 by 18 millimeters and 6 millimeters thick, with a 1 millimeter drill hole.

String it as a pendant, charm or earring drop, or add it to a beaded design. Hydro quartz is lab-grown, so the color is consistent and vivid. It is an affordable, eye-catching supply for jewelry makers who want the look of deep amethyst in a clean, even shape, and it pairs nicely with silver or gold findings.

About Hydro Quartz

Hydro quartz is lab-grown quartz produced by hydrothermal synthesis, in which quartz crystals are grown in high-pressure vessels on seed crystals. It is real quartz in chemistry and hardness, Mohs 7, but it is made in a lab rather than mined.

Additional Details

• You receive 1 amethyst hydro quartz shield bead.
• Approximate size: 13mm x 18mm x 6mm.
• Top drilled; 1mm hole.
• Lab-grown (hydrothermal) quartz.
• Stock photo. Color varies slightly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is hydro quartz? Lab-grown quartz made by hydrothermal synthesis.

Is it natural amethyst? No, it is lab-grown purple quartz.

How big is the hole? About 1 millimeter.